Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Or Replacing Steering Angle Sensor

Caution:
^ there will no longer be an end stop once the steering spindle has been separated from the steering gear. the steering wheel can be turned without restriction.
^ In order to avoid damaging contact ring in steering column:
^ Move steering wheel to straight ahead position.
^ Engage steering lock and remove ignition key.
^ the steering angle sensor must be coded if it has been replaced. A steering angle offset for DSC must then be carried out.

Remove storage tray.

Remove lower steering column cowl.





Remove bolt (1) securing lower column universal joint to upper column.
Release lower column from upper column.
Top universal joint clamping bolt
M8 Screw 30 Nm
Note: Use only once.

Use new patchlock bolt.





Disconnect harness and remove steering angle sensor in direction shown.

Ensure sensor is fitted on location pin (1) and grip is located on center shaft (2).

Ensure bolt hole in lower column and recess in top spindle are aligned.





When fitted correctly top spindle should be in position (1)